The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is heating up, with several teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. In a highly anticipated match, Tunisia will take on Uganda in the qualifiers. The match is scheduled to kick off at 22:00 on September 24, 2026, at the Olympic Hamadi Agrabi Stadium. Tunisian coach, Moez Shaban, will be leading his team into battle, while Uganda's coach, Paul Put, will be looking to secure a win for his side.
The two teams have a history of competition, with their most recent encounter taking place on December 23, 2025, in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Tunisia emerged victorious, winning 2-1 against Uganda. Prior to that, the two teams faced off in a friendly match on January 4, 2017, with Tunisia securing a 3-0 win. Elias Achouri and Ellyes Skhiri were among the goal scorers for Tunisia in their previous encounters.
Tunisia has had a relatively successful run in the Africa Cup of Nations, having won the title three times. However, their most recent performances have been inconsistent. Under the guidance of coach Moez Shaban, the team will be looking to regain their footing and secure a spot in the 2027 tournament. Uganda, on the other hand, has had a more modest record in the competition, with their best finish being a group stage exit.
The match between Tunisia and Uganda is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams eager to secure a win. The home advantage could play a significant role, with Tunisia's fans expected to provide vocal support for their team. The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1 HD, with commentator Issam El-Shawali providing live commentary.
In other football news, several matches took place in the Egyptian Cup, with some teams securing narrow wins. The match between Pyramids and Eastern Company was notable, with the goal scored by Pyramids being deemed legitimate by the Egyptian Football Association. Additionally, the Egyptian handball team won the African Championship for Youth, defeating Tunisia in the final.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will continue with several more matches taking place in the coming weeks. Some of the other notable fixtures include the match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in the Gulf Cup, and the UEFA Nations League match between Netherlands and Germany. The competition is heating up, and teams will be looking to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
The match between Tunisia and Uganda will be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure a win. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations promises to be an exciting tournament, with several top teams vying for the title. The qualifiers will continue in the coming weeks, with teams battling it out for a spot in the competition.
Key points
- The match between Tunisia and Uganda is scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026.
- Tunisia has won the Africa Cup of Nations three times.
- The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1 HD.
